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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.13, 18.20 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.13, 18.20 and 11.49 is: 17.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.13 : 18.20 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.13/18.20 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.13x = 18.20 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.13x = 209.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.12/12.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.24

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